Pumpkin Carving Patterns

Halloween 2013 is upon us and STdepot is ready with a bunch of pumpkin carving patterns to make this Halloween truly ghastly!

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1. Tools and Supplies

Find a pumpkin that is big enough to fit the pumpkin pattern you want to carve. One with a nice smooth side will make your work easier. You’ll also need a carving kit. At the very least the kit should come with small sawtooth blades. A kit might also come with a scoop and poker tool. Serious carvers might consider picking up a Zombie Pumpkins Pro Pumpkin Carving Tool.

2. Pumpkin Gutting

Create a lid in the top of the pumpkin with a knife or sturdy carving tool, cutting at an inward angle so your lid won’t fall inside. Remove most of the seeds and strings with your hands. Then use a scoop tool or big spoon to scrape the inner walls of the pumpkin to about 1″ thick where the design will be. To get carving quicker, try thePumpkin Gutter on an electric drill.

6. Pumpkin Lighting

Light a small candle and place it inside your pumpkin. Using a glass candle holder will make it safer and prevent the flame from blowing out. A long utility lighter with a trigger can help light the candle at the bottom of the pumpkin. With a small or enclosed pumpkin, a safe step would be to cut a hole in the lid to act as a vent. To keep things extra safe, consider battery powered lights, which come in a variety of colors.

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